A few exciting neighborhood updates! P.J. Clarke’s (44 W 63rd Street) is now open Mondays from 11:30am-8:00pm; Indie Food and Wine (144 W 65th Street) recently extended its hours on Friday and Saturday until 8:00pm; Momofuku Noodle Bar (10 Columbus Circle) is now open daily for lunch from 12:00pm-4:00pm and dinner from 5:00pm-9:00pm; and Rosa Mexicano (61 Columbus Ave) has new dishes on the lunch and dinner menu and a refreshed drinks list as of last week. Photo credit: P.J. Clarke's

Last week, Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul unveiled a new plan to address homelessness and crime in the New York City subway system. The new Subway...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on Tuesday, March 1 this year, and you don’t have to travel down to New Orleans to experience the Carnival celebration. Grab some...

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Chamber Music Society is currently showcasing their Winter Festival: Milestones now through Tuesday, March 29. This year’s Winter Festival features works by Beethoven...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Join Council Member Erik Bottcher and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygeine for a Virtual Rat Academy training tonight, February 23 at 6:30pm. Register here. There is another training on Monday, February 28 at 4:00pm. Click here to RSVP.

Join Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal for a Virtual Housing Rights Town Hall on Thursday, February 24 at 6:30pm. Register here.

The Open Storefronts program assists existing ground-floor storefront businesses who want to use outdoor areas on a temporary basis. Businesses engaged in retail trade, food service, repair stores, personal care services, and dry-cleaning and laundry services are able to use outdoor space for seating, queuing, or display and sale of goods. Although the program had been slated to expire on December 31, 2021, it was extended and is available through the duration of the state of emergency. Learn more and register here.

Council Member Gale Brewer is always sending out fantastic weekly e-newsletters and other important news for Upper West Siders. Click here to sign up and view past issues.

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is helping New Yorkers file their taxes for free. If you earned $72,000 or less in 2021, file for free with an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer. Learn more here.

Fair Fares NYC is a City program created to help low-income New Yorkers with their transportation costs. With the Fair Fares NYC discount, participating New York City residents can receive a 50% discount on either subway and eligible bus fares, or Access-A-Ride. Click here to check your eligibility and to apply.

The Women In Tourism Awards, produced by City Guide, is the first of its kind to recognize women who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the industry. Accomplished women from 18 categories can nominate themselves or be nominated by their peers. Nomination fees have now been waived! Click here to submit a nomination.

The NYC Department of Small Business Services has reported a recent uptick in businesses facing ADA lawsuits. Click here to find a number of resources to help businesses learn about accessibility requirements.